Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world. Position Summary The purpose of this position is to fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body and spirit by instructing student athletes, equipping them with strategies and techniques to help them realize success in athletics, academics and social experiences. This position is responsible for the following: the organization, coordination, s upervision and implementation of the assigned sports program; the scouting and recruiting players; the well-being and safety of the players.
Job Duties & Responsibilities Initiate, schedule, coordinate and conduct scheduled practices Demonstrate Christian concern for athlete's academic, athletic, social and spiritual development Instruct and educate athletes in the sport Monitor conduct of athletes in compliance with CU rules and polices Ensure supplies, vehicles, food, lodging and other arrangements and/or purchases for program are provided Recruit athletes to sports program in coordination with Admission Department and Director of Athletics Supervise assistant coaches Coordinate with the Director of Athletics in management of home and away contests Formulate and administer a budget for sports program and manages expenditures Abide by and enforce NCAA Division III rules Abide by and enforce Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference rules Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Coaching experience -- college or university preferred or closely related work or specific experience, skill set and/or training in sport preferred Excellent organization and leadership skills Professional communication skills including public speaking Knowledge of trends in sport and coaching Knowledge of safety equipment and rules and regulations associated with sport Ability to work weekends and evenings. Overnight travel is also required. Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Education & Experience Masters Degree preferred, Bachelors or specific experience, skill set, or training required. Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time, exempt (salary) staff position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account Disability and Survivor Plan Retirement Pension Plan Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage Critical Illness and Accident Insurance Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents) Vacation, Sick, and Holiday paid time off Application Instructions To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.
The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.
Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.
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